UNICEF Moldova: Nat Indiv Consultancy to conduct the Needs Assessment of the ICT and Assistive Technologies of the RCPPA, PPAS and RCEI

UNICEF Moldova is hiring a National Individual Consultant to conduct the Needs Assessment of the existing ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) and Assistive Technologies (AT) of the Republican Centre for Psycho-Pedagogical Assistance (RCPPA), Psycho-Pedagogical Assistance Services (PPAS) and Resource Centres in Educational Institutions (RCEI) and to develop a concept note for strengthening the national AT system.

Qualifications and experience:

• University degree in ICT, education, social protection, economics, or other relevant studies;
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the relevant field;
• Proven experience in collecting and analysing data, development of the technical specifications;
• Proven experience in inclusive education and/or Ats;
• Demonstrated work experience in the education sector with national/international institutions/organizations is a strong asset;
• Experience in conducting desk reviews and research, including qualitative studies and baseline assessments, evaluations will be an asset;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, both at technical level and policy level;
• Fluency in Romanian and working knowledge in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

HOW TO APPLY: To read more detailed information and apply for this assignment, please visit UNICEF webpage

https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/564029/national-individual-consultancy-for-conducting-the-needs-assessment-moldova-20-days

Extended application deadline: 9 August 2023

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion. Women, persons from vulnerable groups, such as persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic, linguistic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as persons from other underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants from under-represented groups will be given priority in case of equal qualification. UNICEF is committed to reasonably accommodate the working environment for the persons with disabilities.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.